Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Delali Norvor. I’m 18 years old and I have published 3 poetry books that are in stores worldwide. One of my books is called “Baptized in GXLD” which is about a 16 year old son of a preacher dad and a first lady mom going through a period where he question the realness of his once loved religion. It became a short film and premiered a few days ago. I hope you check it out
http://vimeo.com/101207975
http://youtu.be/qfdg5ehSTI0
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is called “Mother Nature, My Kinship, and the Dolphins.” I think my childhood and going through puberty inspired this because it explores the vivid awkwardness I faced with growing up with a disability and my emotional struggle to fit in.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
(Chuckles) I write in the dark and play loud music as I write.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I think Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, and Lana Del Rey have influenced me the most.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on “The Nostalgic Nostalgia of Natalia.” It’s about a girl named Natalia who got into a coma after a text and drive accident; throughout her time in a coma, she is narrating her interesting but sadistic life she has lived. What makes it interesting is that I have woven the social issues of America into her own personal problems she is facing.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I really don’t have a best method when it comes to promoting my books because I’m still learning the publishing game which I think it’s outdated and new ways to innovate the industry and not be only tailor made for celebrities.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I just want them to know they shouldn’t be discouraged and know that it’s not always profitable.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I ever heard was “hone your craft and honor it with your heart.”
What are you reading now?
I’m reading “A Song Flung Up to Heaven” by Maya Angelou.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I think I will be taking a break as I focus on college this fall.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
I will bring any books written by John Grisham. It’s entertaining and I will never get bored.
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